The inductees will be announced on November 8. Take a look at some of these classics, and why they were selected as finalists.

Tickle Me Elmo

“Tickle Me Elmo took the 1996 holiday season by storm and became a worldwide phenomenon. Invented by Ron Dubren and Greg Hyman, Tickle Me Elmo combined the appeal of Sesame Street‘s stand-out character with sophisticated technology that allowed the plush figure to emulate the experience of being tickled. It related to the most basic elements of play–anticipation. surprise, and pleasure.”

Chutes and Ladders

“Chutes and Ladders is based on an ancient Indian game called snakes and ladders. Snakes and ladders came to England in 1892, and it taught players moral lessons as they progressed to the finish, aided by virtues (ladders) and hindered by vices (snakes). Milton Bradley introduced the game–minus many of the moral lessons–to American audiences in 1943 under the more approachable name Chutes and Ladders.”

Masters of the Universe

“The Master of the Universe line of action figures, which includes the iconic He-Man, traces its popularity to maker Mattel’s use of comic books, television, and the big screen. The cartoon series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, which ran from 1983 to 1985, created a cohesive, fantasy world that allowed Mattel to introduce new characters and new toys to the line. Over the years, Mattel has paired the brand with everything from toothbrushes to sleeping bags.”

Fisher-Price Corn Popper

“Fisher-Price introduced the Corn Popper in 1957, calling it an amusement device for young children. Parents quickly discovered that by pushing the device, children could strengthen gross motor skills. The bright, flying balls and popping sound helped to stimulate the senses, promoting curiosity and discovery.”

Tudor Electric Football

“Tudor’s Electric Football operates by means of an electromagnetic motor causing the playing ‘field’ to vibrate. Special stands under tiny plastic players propel them, sometimes toward the proper end zones. Tudor’s game proved so popular in the 1960s that rival firms soon made similar games, but Tudor continued to dominate the electronic football game market through an official license with NFL teams, as well as continual product innovations. This year it celebrates its 70th anniversary.”

“Historians believe that the earliest people played and created with chalk. Paleolithic art executed in chalk has been found in the French Pyrenees, Spain, Italy, and Russia, among other places. Europeans first used chalk for street art in the 16th century, paving the way for the popularity of sidewalk chalk. Great masterpieces, clever doodles, educational lessons, and games such as tic-tac-toe and hopscotch, have all been brought to life with a simple stick of chalk.”

American Girl Dolls

“Created in 1986 by educator and newscaster Pleasant Rowland, the 18-inch American Girl dolls (and their accompanying books) explore America’s social and cultural history. Each doll comes with a unique narrative that fits her era, such as Molly McIntire, who is waiting for her father to return home from World War II. The Pleasant Company released the My American Girl line of dolls in 1995 (originally under the name American Girl Dolls of Today) and designed them to look like their owners.”

Sled

“Sleds have been around since ancient times and used largely as functional tools to haul stones or to help armies to cross icy terrain. Over the centuries, people discovered that they could also be devices for fun. In the 1800s, technology allowed American companies to mass produce the first ‘clipper’ sleds, and the English introduced the first skeleton bobsled in 1892. The ‘Flexible Flyer’ appeared in the early 1900s. Though altered by materials and technology over the years, the sled remains a wintertime staple.”

Uno

“Created in 1971, Uno (Spanish and Italian for ‘one’) belongs to the shedding family of card games in which players seek to dispose of the cards in their hands. Its fixed rule system makes it easy to learn and quick to play. Creative branding and themed variations–such as Elvis Uno, Disney Princess Uno, and Dr. Who Uno–has helped the game to sell steadily for more than four decades.”